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2023 Law Enforcement Chaplains Conference
March 7, 2023 @ 4:30 pm – March 10, 2023 @ 5:30 pm
The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Chaplains’ Division was created to promote the availability of chaplains to meet the spiritual and emotional needs of the sheriffs and their staff, families, and members of the community.
Every March the Division offers a conference for chaplains who serve their Sheriff as a law enforcement chaplain. This year’s training will include the ADVANCED and BASIC course. Do not miss out!
Mark your calendar!
March 7-10, 2023
Registration: $300
Join us at:
19-hour BASIC Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Training
Registration – Nalls Auditorium Foyer
- Tuesday – March 7, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Training – Jones Auditorium
- Class begins promptly at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, March 7
- Training concludes at 10:30 am on Friday, March 10, followed by graduation at 11:00 am.
- Certified deputies will receive P.O.S.T. credit according to the hours attended.
20-hour ADVANCED Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Training
Registration – Nalls Auditorium Foyer
- Tuesday, March 7, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
- Wednesday, March 8, 7:15 am – 7:45 am
Training – Nalls Auditorium
- Class begins promptly at 8:00 am Wednesday, March 8
- Training concludes at 10:30 am on Friday, March 10, followed by graduation at 11:00 am.
- Certified deputies will receive P.O.S.T. credit according to the hours attended.
Epworth by the Sea
100 Arthur J. Moore Drive
St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522
912-638-8688
Lodging & Meals:
The cost of one-night lodging includes three meals. You must select the motel you wish to stay at on the property, make your reservations, and pay Epworth by credit card or check. Check-in is at 4:00 pm; check-out is 11:30 am. Present a tax-exempt form at check-in to eliminate taxes.
| Pitts Motel | Single per night with tax: $166.43 Single per night with no tax: $153.05 | Double per night with tax: $116.25 Double per night with no tax: $107.50 |
| Robertson Inn | Single per night with tax: $182.71 Single per night with no tax: $167.75 | Double per night with tax: $125.55 Double per night with no tax: $115.90 |
| Turner Lodge | Single per night with tax: $193.18 Single per night with no tax: $177.20 | Double per night with tax: $136.02 Double per night with no tax: $125.35 |
| Hotel Reservations | Call Epworth by the Sea @ 912-638-8688 and request a room in the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Chaplains block, at whichever hotel you choose. After January 16, 2023, please make your online lodging reservations at Epworth at epworthbythesea.org and click on the “Register with your Group” tab OR by calling 912-638-8688. The deadline to make reservations is February 7, 2023. |
| Cancellation Policy | If you must cancel your room after February 7, there will be a fee of $50; an individual cancelation within 72 hours of arrival will result in forfeiture of entire per person charge. |
| Commuters | Those who plan to commute daily to Epworth must purchase meal tickets at the front desk. Contact Epworth by the Sea for prices. |
- You must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.
- Registration deadline is February 20, 2023.
- The registration confirmation email is sent only to the email address in the Individual Completing this Form field. Therefore, if you are NOT the attendee please forward a copy of the registration confirmation email to the attendee.
- Registration fees are non-refundable for cancellations made 10 days or less prior to the starting date of the training event.
- IMPORTANT! – During 2019, the Law Enforcement Chaplains Division Basic training curriculum was revised.
- The 40-hour Basic Course now includes three parts. Prior to attending the 19-hour classroom instruction of the LE Chaplain’s Basic Course offered in March during the odd years, the student must complete the following: (1) 5-hours of online training via zoom with GSA’s Training Division, and (2) 16-hours of Peer & Crisis Support for Individuals in Distress.
- IMPORTANT! – During 2019, the Law Enforcement Chaplains Division Basic training curriculum was revised.
- IMPORTANT! Conference attendance must be approved by the sheriff. Click here to download the Attendance Approval Form.
Registration & Lodging
Training & Lodging
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